Description: Sapient Fader Snowboard - Boys

Designed for beginners, the Sapient Fader board gives newbies the chance to figure out their niche in the world of snowboarding. Whether you prefer flying down the snowy mountains or tricking it out at the parks, the freestyle, directional design of the Fader will help you perform your best. Plus the medium flex makes this board forgiving and excellent at turning while still able to maintain whatever speed you like.

BEST ANSWER:Last year, when i purchased this board, it was for a beginner. Although it is best on mountain, he was ambitious and also used it on park terrain and rails and it held up through it all...and he went nearly every day of the season so it had ALOT of use.

BEST ANSWER:Last year, when i purchased this board, it was for a beginner. Although it is best on mountain, he was ambitious and also used it on park terrain and rails and it held up through it all...and he went nearly every day of the season so it had ALOT of use.

BEST ANSWER:My son (13) spends most of his time in the terrain park but I wouldn't say he's very advanced yet. For him, the board has held up well and is strong enough to ride rails, boxes and jumps. I did notice the other night that there are a lot of chips along the top edges of the board and my boards never did that. I didn't spend much time in the park though, prefer trails.

BEST ANSWER:My son (13) spends most of his time in the terrain park but I wouldn't say he's very advanced yet. For him, the board has held up well and is strong enough to ride rails, boxes and jumps. I did notice the other night that there are a lot of chips along the top edges of the board and my boards never did that. I didn't spend much time in the park though, prefer trails.

It does seem to work well but has not held up very well. After being used just 3 times by a 9 year old, the top is chipping away in spots, and the edges are very beat up. He spends most of time just on the snow and not on the terrain park rails and jumps. Top also seems to scratch very easily.

BEST ANSWER:I don't think the board is waxed and tuned, but I don't believe new boards need that. Only after a lot of riding and some wear and tear would you need to wax and tune. My 12 year old rode the board this year, right out of the box, and he had a great season. I personally only get my board waxed about every 5 years since I don't ride on many rocks or branches and I don't want to feel as if i'm ice skating down the mountain. Waxing/tuning might be a matter of personal preference......I feel it's over rated for the occasional to semi-frequent rider!

BEST ANSWER:I don't think the board is waxed and tuned, but I don't believe new boards need that. Only after a lot of riding and some wear and tear would you need to wax and tune. My 12 year old rode the board this year, right out of the box, and he had a great season. I personally only get my board waxed about every 5 years since I don't ride on many rocks or branches and I don't want to feel as if i'm ice skating down the mountain. Waxing/tuning might be a matter of personal preference......I feel it's over rated for the occasional to semi-frequent rider!

I'm a 4'11 12 year old boy who weighs 80-90 pounds and wears size 7 in men's. What is a good board size?

A shopper
on Jan 5, 2015

BEST ANSWER:Hi! These are good answers. The perfect board for you will depend on your skill level and what style of boarding you like best (Park, Pipe, backcountry, cruise the resort...ect). You can go to a local shop to get sized, but you can also chat with out snowboard specialists here: 1 (800) 409-7669. This Sapient Fader is not a bad board to develop some skills with and cruise the mountain. If you are a little more aggressive take a look at something like this: http://www.the-house.com/9835btcusbb15zz-burton-snowboards.html. Most brands have you somewhere around a 135cm length. Let me know if you have more questions!

BEST ANSWER:Hi! These are good answers. The perfect board for you will depend on your skill level and what style of boarding you like best (Park, Pipe, backcountry, cruise the resort...ect). You can go to a local shop to get sized, but you can also chat with out snowboard specialists here: 1 (800) 409-7669. This Sapient Fader is not a bad board to develop some skills with and cruise the mountain. If you are a little more aggressive take a look at something like this: http://www.the-house.com/9835btcusbb15zz-burton-snowboards.html. Most brands have you somewhere around a 135cm length. Let me know if you have more questions!

I bought this for my son. Same age, weight . He's a little taller. This would be great for you. I bought him a 145. As you get a little taller and better you go a litte shorter on the board so this will last a few years.

BEST ANSWER:Hi Taylor, This Fader would work just fine for you. It will be a good board to learn some skills on and explore the resort with (beginner to intermediate). You would be best with the 142cm length as you are continuing to grow.

BEST ANSWER:Hi Taylor, This Fader would work just fine for you. It will be a good board to learn some skills on and explore the resort with (beginner to intermediate). You would be best with the 142cm length as you are continuing to grow.

Is this board easy to catch an edge on, I want my first board, when I was renting I caught mytoe edge and broke my wrist, I want a board that is hard to catch an edge on?

A shopper
on Feb 2, 2014

BEST ANSWER:Sorry, I cannot answer your question. I bought this board for my 13 year old Nephew and he only used it one day on a sledding hill. He did a great job going down the hill and had no problems with it.

BEST ANSWER:Sorry, I cannot answer your question. I bought this board for my 13 year old Nephew and he only used it one day on a sledding hill. He did a great job going down the hill and had no problems with it.

BEST ANSWER:Hey, This Sapient Fader Snowboard is a great intro-beginner to intermediate all around snowboard. It will be grand cruising the resort, and if you encounter some powder it will be competent. It is not, however a powder specific board for deep mountain snow.

BEST ANSWER:Hey, This Sapient Fader Snowboard is a great intro-beginner to intermediate all around snowboard. It will be grand cruising the resort, and if you encounter some powder it will be competent. It is not, however a powder specific board for deep mountain snow.